Predicted XI: Peseiro Takes Risk vs Angola

Peseiro surpassed Nigeria’s round of 16 spot from the last edition of the tournament, and the Portuguese reiterated his intention to stick with the system.

“We pick a system that works for us and gives us results; not based on the opponent, but what suits us. We don’t have to change Everytime we face a different opponent.

“I didn’t impose this style on my Players, we spoke about it and the Players are comfortable with it,” the 63 year-old said during Thursday’s pre-match presser in Abidjan.

Meanwhile, the Coach had to make a late decision on the inclusion of first choice Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who picked up a knee injury in the last game.

Nwabali was substituted in the round of 16 clash against Cameroon after an opponent crashed into him in an aerial challenge.

The 27 year-old returned to training after sitting out one session.

Predicted XI vs Angola

Nwabali
Troost-Ekong
Ajayi
Aina
Bassey
Sanusi
Iwobi
Onyeka
Simon
Lookman
Osimhen